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In his latest blog post, MLC lobbyist Matt Sowash explored the impact the pandemic is having on voter participation. Last Tuesday’s primary election in Michigan set a new record for the number of ballots cast. Governor Gretchen Whitmer created a new council that will act in an advisory capacity to the governor and develop, review, […]

Tuesday’s primary election in Michigan set a new record for the number of ballots cast.  This year, more than 2.5 million voters cast ballots, breaking the previous record set in the August 2018 primary when 2.2 million people voted. Of those that voted this year, 1.6 million ballots were absentee. Highlights of the August 4 […]

Through Executive Order, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has created a new council that will act in an advisory capacity to the governor and develop, review, and recommend policies and actions designed to eradicate and prevent discrimination and racial inequality. Housed within the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, the Council will consist of 16 voting members […]

The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) announced $1.7 million in grants have been awarded to partially fund 36 EV charger stations throughout the state. The EGLE Charge Up Michigan Program allows public or private entities to apply for EGLE grants of up to $70,000 per charger station. The funding is to be […]

This week, it was announced that Governor Gretchen Whitmer will serve a second term on the National Governors Association’s Executive Committee, a role she has been in since last year. “I’m pleased to continue in the coming year as a member of the Executive Committee for the National Governors Association and appreciate the support of […]

The House and Senate are scheduled to hold session on Wednesday, August 12.

Yesterday, Michigan held its primary election. As we have detailed in previous blog posts, campaigning is being done in new and unique ways as candidates navigate the coronavirus. While candidates have changed and adapted campaign tactics, politics has remains very personal. This is especially true for the State House where 3,000-4,000 votes can secure a […]

The below information is current as of 12:20 a.m. *Results from Gongwer.com 37th House District – This 59% Democratic district is in Oakland County and includes Farmington and Farmington Hills. Samantha Steckloff has won the Democratic primary race 45th House District – This 60% Republican district is in Oakland County and includes Rochester, Rochester Hills and part […]